Cold, bright air streaming in

A sustaining verse

Shiny cast pewter and folded fabric roses from my “boy”, a heart made from the shape of his thumbs

My grandma’s silver salt-and-pepper shaker birds: an engagement gift to her from 60 years ago, now a blessing for my marriage

Chinese embroidered fish who filter the light, dappling the table

A kerosene lamp from our wedding

Every piece, joy

My favorite things